2014 Map of Morattico

About this map

The Rappahannock River serves as the central artery for this coastal landscape, where the boundaries of Richmond, Essex, Lancaster, and Middlesex counties converge over the water. Along the northern banks, the village of Sharps is marked by the Milden Cem, while further downstream, Morattico and Simonson anchor the Lancaster County shoreline. The map reveals a deeply tidal environment defined by numerous inlets and marshes, including Myrtle Swamp, Laton Swamp, and the winding course of Farnham Cr. Maritime infrastructure is evident at Bowlers Wharf and the Bowlers Rock Lighthouse, supporting the region's river-based economy. To the south, the community of Butylo sits near Butylo Bluff, overlooking the broad expanse of the river. Inland, small agricultural and residential centers like Ivondale, Simons Corner, and Laneview are connected by a network of local roads including the Tidewater Trl.